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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.25, 4,360.94 and 1,901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.25, 4,360.94 and 1,901.07 is: 2,623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.25 : 4,360.94 = 1,901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.25/4,360.94 = 1,901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.25x = 4,360.94 × 1,901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.25x = 8,290,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290,442.70/3,160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.35

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